Product Review: Wet n Wild Natural Blend Lip Shimmer

From Wet n Wild’s website:
Adds brilliant shimmer and beautiful luminescent color to lips. Approved by the Natural Products Association, these lip shimmers are made of a natural formula infused with calming ingredients of vitamins and natural oils to keep lips moisturized and nourished.

What I liked:
– very pigmented
– moisturizing
– easy to apply, glides on smoothly
– the scent
– the packaging
– the price

What I didn’t like:
– if you want a sheer lip balm, this is not for you
– strong tingling sensation
– some shades can be frosty
– not very longlasting

I was first attracted to Wet n Wild Natural Blend Lip Shimmer because of its cute packaging. The small tube has a yellowish green leaves design that reflects the natural ingredients used in the product (it is approved by the National Product Association although an ingredient list isn’t printed on the tube so I don’t know exactly what it contains) and just looks very pretty.

The Lip Shimmer is available in 9 shades but unfortunately I’m not sure which one I have. I picked it up at the store without bothering to check its name because usually products have it printed on them but this doesn’t. Well, it says it is n.62 but Wet n Wild products have different names in Europe and US (why can’t products have the same name everywhere?!) and the Lip Shimmers haven’t been added to their European website yet so I can’t check the name. If anyone knows what color n.62 is, please let me know in the comments.

Whatever its name, I really love this shade. It is a beautiful rosy pink with no shimmers at all (apparently some of the other shades are very frosty but not this one) and has incredible color payoff. Wet n Wild describes it as a lip balm so I was expecting it to give just a slight tint to my lips, but it is actually very pigmented and one coat will give you opaque coverage. To me, it performs more as a lipstick than a lip balm to be honest.

Lip Shimmer has a creamy consistency that glides on smoothly and is fairly moisturizing. It is comfortable on and keeps your pout soft and moisturized, but if you have dry lips, it won’t be enough on its own. In addition, it lasts about 3 hours on me, so you will have to reapply it a few times throughout the day. And while I’m fond of the minty scent, it provides a tingling sensation on the lips that, although not painful, is stronger than that of most products I’ve tried that provide the same tingling feeling. I usually like it, but in this product, it is just too much for me.

Summary
If you are looking for a very pigmented lip balm that will keep your lips moisturized while adding a lot of color to your lips, Wet n Wild Natural Blend Lip Shimmer is for you. Just be careful when you choose your shade, as some have a frosty finish. In addition, they don’t last long on the lips but have a lovely minty scent and a creamy consistency that applies easily.

Rating: 3.5/5

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Mylanqolia, that’s too bad that Wet n Wild is not available where you live anymore! They have some great products at some affordable prices. My counter is really small and we get the newest releases after months, but I can’t complain much really. I’d love to try their new palettes too and I hope they will be available here soon. When (or if!) they will be, I’ll pick up one or two for you too if you want to.

Oh, just a quessie: Don’t you apply watermarks to your pics? I have to start to do so as a British dumbass blogger has stolen a picture of me without asking (though I offer this opportunity – mad world!). I hate picture thieves!

Mylanqolia, I’m sorry someone stole your photos, that’s awful! Why can’t people take their own or at least ask permission to use them?! I hate picture thieves too but I also hate watermarking pictures so for the moment I decided not to do that. And if someone will steal my pics, I will deal with them then. I understand why people watermark their pictures. It’s a shame they have to but sometimes there just isn’t any other choice. I just can’t bring myself to do that just yet.

Yep, it’s crap that someone did so (oh, I hate it not to name the villain – small tipp: it’s an UK blog). But I keep my fingers crossed that anyone stole your images as their quality is good so that you don’t ever have to insert watermarks. *press my fingers like crazy*

Mylanqolia, I can imagine how you feel. It’s hard not to name names but if the whole issue has been dealt with and resolved privately then I guess it’s better not to name the thief. *sighs* Hopefully she learnt her lesson.

And thanks, I’ll keep my fingers crossed too. I’d hate to have to insert watermarks but they seem to be so necessary these days.